[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Special] Classic songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (91–100)
In the flow of Kamokaguya hime
It’s a song by the folk group Kaguyahime.
The lyrics evoke Kyoto and traditional Japanese scenery, like the Kamo River, Arashiyama, and cherry blossoms, and it’s set in Gion under a hazy moonlit night.
Though it’s a folk song, it has a touch of traditional Japanese flavor—lovely.
DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHTHotei Tomoyasu
A danceable number with Tomoyasu Hotei singing all the lyrics in English.
It’s a song about a bittersweet yet hopeful feeling: unrequited love for someone found under the moonlight, and the wish for that love to come true in reality.
The guitar solo’s roar-like ferocity seems to speak on behalf of those emotions.
Children of the Sun and MoonV6
This song, Children of the Sun and Moon, was featured as the April–May 2017 song on NHK’s long-running program Minna no Uta.
True to its title, it’s filled with nature-inspired words like sun, moon, universe, wind, and stars.
Drawing parallels with the beauty of nature, it carries the message that everyone is beautiful.
It’s a track that leaves your heart feeling warm when it’s over.
moonlightmoumoon
Moumoon’s “moonlight” was written as the commercial song for Aeon’s wine “Full Moon Rosé.” Moumoon is an artist with a connection to the moon—the unit name combines a French word meaning “soft” with the English word “moon.” “moonlight” is a single released in 2010, and it’s a memorable track featuring a cute sound and the gentle voice of vocalist YUKA.
To the MoonAikawa Nanase
Tsuki no Sasagu is the B-side track to Nanase Aikawa’s 23rd single, R-Shitei, released in 2003.
It tells a sad love story about an impossible romance—one in which only the moon knows of the affair and the turmoil in the heart.
MOONLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA has produced numerous hit songs.
This is the ethereal track included on their major-label debut album, IMAGE.
Released in May 1992, it’s truly a hidden gem known to those in the know.
SUGIZO’s delay-drenched arpeggios and the three-beat rhythm paint a scene like moonlight shimmering on the night sea.
The lyrics, depicting a poignant prayer to an unreachable presence—like trying to gather light spilling from your palm—pierce straight to the heart.
The expansive arrangement, enhanced by the sound of violin, deepens the world of the song even further.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, immersing yourself fully in its sonic universe.
moon bathingYorushika
Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.
This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.
Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.
You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.
Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.
It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.